System Architect with German (m/f/d)

Position Description

We’re establishing a brand-new technology and innovation hub in Sofia – and you can be part of it from day one.

Here, you won’t just be shaping our services for German clients; you’ll also help us build a strong presence in the Bulgarian market. You’ll collaborate closely with our teams in Germany, bring in your ideas, and influence the tools, processes, and culture of our new Sofia location from the ground up.

In short: We’re blending the energy of a fresh start with the reliability of a global player. If you’re excited about building something new both locally and internationally, this is the place to make your mark. Apply now and be part of our success story in Sofia! #BePartofourStory Let‘s #GrowTogetherNow

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Applications for this position will remain open until 31 December 2026. Candidates are kindly asked to submit their CV in German and English.

In this role, you will design and develop system architectures and technical solutions across application and infrastructure environments. You will translate business and functional requirements into clear technical requirements, evaluate architectural options, design integrations between modern and legacy systems, and ensure that proposed solutions fit the existing IT landscape. Working closely with business, architecture, development, operations and testing teams, you will provide technical guidance, support implementation and acceptance, and help ensure a smooth transition into operations.

• Develop target, solution and system architectures.
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into technical requirements.
• Analyze, specify, prioritize and maintain traceability of technical requirements.
• Evaluate architectural alternatives regarding costs, risks, security, scalability and operational feasibility.
• Prepare architecture models, technical specifications and interface descriptions.
• Design integration solutions for modern and legacy systems.
• Assess the integration of solutions into the existing IT landscape.
• Coordinate technical requirements with Business Architecture, development, operations and testing.
• Prepare architecture decisions, design decisions and technical recommendations.
• Support implementation, technical acceptance and transition into operations.
• Contribute to technical acceptance criteria and test coordination.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to project teams and employees.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• German B2-C1.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Technical Computer Science or a comparable field.
• At least five years of professional experience in system architecture, software architecture or infrastructure architecture.
• Experience translating business and functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of application, integration, database, middleware, server, network, cloud or security architectures.
• Experience with microservices, modern web architectures and legacy system integration.
• Knowledge of UML, ArchiMate or comparable architecture modelling methods.
• Experience with technical requirements engineering and traceability.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to management, business departments and implementation teams.
• Experience in public administration or regulated environments is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation and decision-making skills.
• TOGAF, ArchiMate, IREB/CPRE, ITIL, Scrum or comparable certification is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Team Culture: You’ll find colleagues here who make collaboration enjoyable. We interact openly, use first names across all levels, and don’t think in hierarchies or silos.
• Contract & Working Time: Permanent, full-time contract with a standard 8-hour workday.
• Flexible Work Setup: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model – combining office presence in Sofia with remote work from home.
• Working Hours: Flexible working hours tailored to project needs and client requirements.
• Leave Policy: 25 days of paid vacation + 1 day for your Birthday.
• Premium supplementary health insurance package: Including coverage for prescription glasses, reimbursement of medical expenses, and dental care.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Make a positive impact with 8 hours of paid leave for voluntary work.
• Career Development: Benefit from clear career progression paths and opportunities to grow within the company.
• Continuous Learning: Access our internal learning platform, CGI Academia, to shape your skills based on your interests. Learn up to 9 languages via goFLUENT.
• Referral Rewards: Extend your network – refer friends and earn bonuses through our rewarded referral program.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access our Health and Wellbeing Portal for resources that support your physical and mental health.
• Multisport Benefit: Аvailable at a preferential price for access to various sports and wellness facilities.
• Office Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art co-working space in Sofia, with complimentary coffee, tea, and water to keep you refreshed throughout the day.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.